AI Prompts for Gemini for Job Loss

I just lost my job [TODAY / THIS WEEK]. Research what the immediate practical steps are for someone in my situation in [YOUR STATE OR COUNTRY]: how to file for unemployment benefits, what typical severance packages include and what is negotiable, what health insurance options exist, and what my rights are under current employment law.

Help me research the unemployment benefits I may qualify for in [YOUR LOCATION]. Research the current rules for filing, what income counts toward eligibility, what the benefit amounts typically are, and what the process looks like from filing to receiving benefits.

Research the current job market in [YOUR FIELD OR INDUSTRY]. Is hiring up or down right now, what are employers prioritizing, and what does a realistic job search look like at my level [DESCRIBE YOUR LEVEL] in this environment?

Help me build an emergency budget for my job search period. My monthly expenses are approximately [AMOUNT] and my severance or savings covers [TIMEFRAME]. Research what financial advisors currently recommend for managing finances during a job search and help me identify where to cut spending now.

Research the emotional impact of job loss and what the current guidance is for managing it. What does the psychological research say about the stages of adjustment, what supports recovery best, and what are the warning signs that someone should seek professional help?

I am considering whether to stay in [YOUR CURRENT FIELD] or pivot to [POTENTIAL NEW DIRECTION]. Research what moving between these fields typically requires: what skills transfer, what gaps I would need to fill, what the timeline and cost of transition look like, and what the current job market looks like in each.

Research current salary ranges for [YOUR TYPE OF ROLE] in [YOUR LOCATION]. I want to understand what I should expect to earn at my level and experience, what the range looks like across different types of employers, and what factors most influence compensation in this space.

Help me inventory my skills and research what they are worth in the current market. My background includes [DESCRIBE]. What roles and industries are currently seeking people with this type of background, and what is the demand like?

Research what the typical timeline looks like for a job search at my level [DESCRIBE] in [YOUR FIELD] in the current market. What does a realistic search take in terms of time from start to offer, and what does the research say about how to run an efficient search?

Research what career coaches and employment experts currently recommend for job seekers who want to run a strategic search. What approaches produce the best results, what are the common mistakes that slow searches down, and what would they say about my situation based on what I have described?

Research what hiring managers and recruiters currently say about resumes in [YOUR FIELD]. What format, length, and content produces the best response rate, what ATS systems look for, and what makes a resume stand out versus get filtered out? Then help me rewrite my resume based on this research. My background: [DESCRIBE].

Research what LinkedIn profiles are most effective for job seekers in [YOUR FIELD] right now. What makes the profile findable, what does the summary need to accomplish, and what content and activity increases recruiter engagement? Then rewrite my LinkedIn summary based on this. Current summary: [DESCRIBE OR PASTE].

Write a cover letter for this role: [PASTE JOB POSTING]. Research what effective cover letters in [YOUR FIELD] currently look like and write one that matches the employer's language, addresses the specific role, and makes a clear case for my fit based on my background: [DESCRIBE].

Research how to run a referral-based job search effectively. What percentage of roles are filled through referrals, how do you activate your network without being awkward, and what outreach messages actually get responses? Draft messages for different types of contacts in my network.

Help me prepare for interviews at [TYPE OF COMPANY] for [TYPE OF ROLE]. Research what these interviews typically involve, what the most common questions are, how to frame my job loss professionally, and what STAR-format answers I should develop in advance.

I received an offer with these terms: [DESCRIBE]. Research whether this compensation is competitive for this role and location in the current market. What should I know about this company based on what is publicly available, and what questions should I ask before accepting?

I want to negotiate this offer. Research current negotiation norms in [YOUR FIELD], what aspects of compensation are most commonly successfully negotiated, and what approach produces the best results without jeopardizing the offer. Help me prepare the conversation.

I am comparing two opportunities: [DESCRIBE EACH]. Research each company if I provide the names or enough detail to identify them. Help me build a comparison framework based on what actually matters for career satisfaction and growth, not just compensation.

Research what the current guidance is for starting a new job successfully after a period of job loss. What do career coaches recommend for rebuilding confidence, establishing yourself quickly, and making the most of the first 90 days?

My job search is taking longer than expected. Research what the evidence says about long job searches, what adjustments typically make the biggest difference, and what the current hiring environment looks like for candidates at my stage who have been searching for [TIMEFRAME].